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Argentina’s joy for winning 2022 FIFA World Cup may be short lived as the global soccer body opened disciplinary proceedings against the country. This is as FIFA on Friday announced it had opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina for “offensive behaviour” during their World Cup final triumph over France last month. The South Americans defeated holders France on penalties in Qatar after a dramatic 3-3 draw. Also read: World Cup Final: Argentina, France get $72m prize money Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made a lewd gesture with his goalkeeper of the tournament trophy after the match, before being filmed in the dressing room…

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has ordered the immediate release of a 30-year-old Nigerian pharmacist, Solomon Akuma, who is standing trial on a trumped-up charge bordering on terrorism. Akuma was arrested on April 2, 2020, in Abia State, for tweeting that he would “pay a Russian sniper to eliminate (President Muhammadu) Buhari and (Abba) Kyari (Buhari’s former Chief of Staff)” in response to a Twitter post asking “If $1m hits your account, your next move?” The three-man panel in its ruling on Thursday ordered the Nigerian Correctional Services to release the man from custody after spending almost two years in…

After 15 years of legal tussle over the revered Efik stool, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has sent Obong of Calabar, Édidem Ekpo Okon Abasi-Otu V packing. The judgement written by Justice Amina Augie and read by Justice Akomoye Agim upheld the judgment of the Appeal Court, Calabar and ordered for a fresh election which the “sacked” Obong is still qualified to contest and this will the fourth time the Obong would step down for another selection exercise. Etubom Anthony Ani, M.O.N and others in Suit No. HC/102/2008, filed by his lead counsel, Mr. Joe Agi, SAN, sued Etubom Ekpo Okon…

Chief Magistrate Court in Abuja has terminated the criminal suit filed against Pastor Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate. At the court session on Friday, chief magistrate Emmanuel Iyanna, said following an affidavit of urgency filed by the defendant (Eno) on Monday, and which was granted on Tuesday, “the matter is hereby terminated.” Straightnews had reported that Chief Magistrate Iyanna issued an arrest warrant on the governorship candidate on charges bordering on “cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property” on December 23. also Read: Court frees Akwa Ibom PDP Gov Candidate The complainant in the suit…

Nominees for the Best FIFA Football awards 2022 in both men and women’s categories have emerged. After his World Cup heroics, Lionel Messi has become a favourite to pick the men’s award. He’s joined on the list by international teammate Julián Álvarez. Current Ballon d’Or holder Karim Benzema is one of three Real Madrid players nominated after their Champions League victory. Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, who has won the last two men’s awards, joined the list too. The Best FIFA Men’s Player Julián Álvarez (Argentina / River Plate / Manchester City FC) Jude Bellingham (England / BV Borussia 09 Dortmund)…

*The Plant will employ between 200-500 people * Firm to produce one million filters daily *AKSG takes delivery of seven container-loads oil filter equipment  MIMSHAC Automobile Plant in Akwa Ibom State at the commencement of production will employ about 500 people, its Managing Director, Valentino Okorie said. Promoted by Mimshac/Merkavim Technologies, an Israeli automobile firm, the automobile plant is located at Ikot Ukap Itam in Itu Local Government Area, few kilometres to Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital. When fully operational, the plant being constructed by MIMSHAC Digital Limited is expected create employment and business opportunities for Akwa Ibom people to…

Mrs. Ngozi Uzodike, the unpaid lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, has given birth to septuplets (seven children). It was learned that the newly made mother bore two boys and five girls. However, one of the girls did not survive. The lady who teaches in the Department of Business Administration in the institution was delivered of the seven infants on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the Obijackson Women and Children Hospital, Okija. Read also: Health-Care Delivery Service In A’Ibom Is Not Free- Says Nursing Mother It was gathered that the family was charged 19 million naira as the hospital…

Naomi Osaka, a four-time major champion and former world number one, announced her pregnancy and will share the baby with her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, ET confirms. She would withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open, a competition she has twice won. Osaka has only competed in 11 tournaments in 2022 and hasn’t played a full match since losing in the first round of the US Open. Also read: Australian Open: Naomi Osaka Denies Serena Williams 24th Title After losing the third round of the 2021 US Open, she also told reporters that she was no longer enjoying the sport. Osaka tweeted on Wednesday…

Following a tip-off, Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy for impregnating 10 ladies in a baby factory sting. Apart from teenager Noble Uzuchi, the police also arrested his accomplice, Chigozie Ogbonna, 29,  as well as two other ladies, Favour Bright, 30; and Peace Alikoi, 40. According to the Rivers Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Grace Iringe-Koko, who announced the arrests, the four suspects operated in Obio/Akpor and Ikwerre Local Government Areas of the state. Also read: Child trafficking: Police rescue10 pregnant, teenagers in Rivers While noting that the suspects were arrested following a tip-off, Iringe-Koko said the 10…

Israel Umoh Alarmed by the re-introduction of National Water Resources Bill to National Assembly, Akwa Ibom people in the Nigeria’s South South region have vehemently rejected its deliberation and passage into law. The state which boasts of Atlantic Ocean, rivers and streams sits on huge deposits of natural resources derivable majorly from water resources hence payment of the 13 per cent crude oil derivation on-shore/off-shore-oil dichotomy to the state. The decision was part of the communiqué issued at the end of a one-day meeting by Open Forum held at the NUJ Press Centre, Information Drive, Uyo, on Tuesday, December 13,…